You Called
Take My Life And Let It Be
Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in ceaseless praise,
let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee,
swift and beautiful for thee.
O my Lord, all my life,
I owe to you, I owe to you;
So take my life, pour me out,
All for you, all for you.
Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
filled with messages from thee,
filled with messages from thee.
Take my silver and my gold;
let me not a mite withhold.
Take my intellect and use
every power as thou shalt choose,
every power as thou shalt choose.
O my Lord, all my life,
I owe to you, I owe to you;
So take my life, pour me out,
All for you, all for you.
Take my will and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne,
it shall be thy royal throne.
Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee,
ever, only, all for thee.
O my Lord, all my life,
I owe to you, I owe to you;
So take my life, pour me out,
All for you, all for you.
O my Lord, all my life,
I owe to you, I owe to you;
So take my life, pour me out,
All for you, all for you.
Musicians: Nick Dahlquist (bass), George McArthur (drums), Lisa Goben (accordion and vocals), Luke Morton (electric guitar and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Alex Vitug (keys and vocals), Alyssa Werner (tambourine and vocals)
Words: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1874. Music: Luke Morton, 2016
Recorded live on Sunday, July 29th at 11:00am service
Be Satisfied
Do not all things belong to him?
Does not creation bear his sign?
Does not the Lord of all deserve to do what is
Perfect in his sight?
Are not his purposes all good?
Are not his reasons pure and right?
Does not the Lord of all give everything we need
To make our way through life?
But I complain and grumble,
Wanting everything I see.
Teach me to be satisfied,
Be satisfied,
Be satisfied in you.
Are not my gifts from God enough?
Is not his kindness purely grace?
Does not he simply give me more than, by my work,
I can say I’ve claimed?
Do I not long to see my God
Pour out his blessings on all men?
Will I look out and see the last be first and say
“Hallelujah, Amen!”?
Will I complain when you show to others
Generosity?
Teach me to be satisfied,
Be satisfied,
Be satisfied in you.
Musicians: Nick Dahlquist (acoustic and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Jordan Ribera (bass), Andy Rose (drums), Robbie Watson (electric guitar)
Words & Music: Nick Dahlquist, 2018, based on Matthew 20:1-16
Recorded live on Sunday, July 22nd at 11:00am service
Foxes Have Holes
Foxes have holes and birds have nests,
But I have nowhere to lay my head.
Follow me and leave your loves behind,
And let the dead bury their own dead.
Mother may call and beg of you,
Father may scoff and turn his back.
But don’t you fear, no, don’t you weep,
For I will give you all you lack.
‘Cause I’m on a way narrow, steep and long.
Hear what I say: to me you belong.
‘Cause I’m on a way narrow, steep and long.
Hear what I say: to me you belong.
Let me be clear and not confuse:
It’s everything that I demand.
I sought you out, called you by name,
Now heed my call with plow in hand.
‘Cause I’m on a way narrow, steep and long
Hear what I say: to me you belong.
For there comes a day, my kingdom, it will come
No more delay: your journey will be done.
‘Cause I’m on a way narrow, steep and long
Hear what I say: to me you belong.
For there comes a day, my kingdom, it will come
No more delay: your journey will be done.
Musicians: Ryan Baggett (drums), Lisa Goben (accordion and vocals), Elizabeth Knighton (violin), Luke Morton (acoustic guitar and vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineer and mixing), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Terry Van Wechel (bass and vocals)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, July 15th, 2018 at the 5pm service.
Empty Me Out
Empty me out, fill me with You;
Lord, there is nothing I can give to You.
I lay down my life here at Your feet
You give me life so completely.
I died with You, was buried with You
The moment I believed
I rose with You, ascended with You
Into the Heavenlies
Lord, it’s not me, it’s You inside of me
Jesus, You are all these eyes can see
Empty me out, fill me with You;
Lord, there is nothing I can give to You.
I lay down my life here at Your feet
You give me life so completely.
I died with You, was buried with You
The moment I believed
I rose with You, ascended with You
Into the Heavenlies
Lord, it’s not me, it’s You inside of me
Jesus, You are all these eyes can see
Empty me out, fill me with You;
Lord, there is nothing I can give to You.
I lay down my life here at Your feet
You give me life so completely.
I died with You, was buried with You
The moment I believed
I rose with You, ascended with You
Into the Heavenlies
Lord, it’s not me, it’s You inside of me
Jesus, You are all these eyes can see
Empty me out—
Empty me out so completely.
Musicians: Nick Dahlquist (electric and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Katie Ribera (keys and vocals), Mark Ribera (drums), Robbie Watson (bass)
Words & Music: © Josh White and The Followers. Used by permission.
Recorded live on Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at 11:00 service.
Yield Not To Temptation
Yield not to temptation,
For yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you,
Some other to win;
Fight valiantly onward,
Your wicked heart subdue;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Though weak you feel and wanting,
With darkness all around
The world, the flesh, the devil,
Conspire to bring you down;
Do not forget your Master,
Who fought the same as you
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
Yes, he’ll carry, he will carry you through.
To him that o’ercometh,
God giveth a crown;
Through faith we will conquer,
Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior,
Our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
Yes, he’ll carry, he will carry you through.
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
Yes, he’ll carry, he will carry you through.
Musicians: Lisa Goben (accordion and vocals), Nick Dahlquist (electric and vocals), George McArthur (percussion), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Kevin Timmons (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), David Ruiter (cello), Leslie Ruiter (bass)
Words & Music: Horatio R. Palmer, 1868; Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at 11am service.
Take Up Your Cross
Take up your cross, the Savior said,
If you would my disciple be;
Take up your cross with willing heart,
And humbly follow after me.
Take up your cross; let not its weight
Fill your weak spirit with alarm:
The strength of Christ shall bear you up
And brace your heart and nerve your arm.
Take up your cross, heed not the shame,
And let your foolish pride be still:
The Lord for you accepted death
Upon a cross on Calvary’s hill.
Take up your cross, then, in Christ’s strength,
And calmly every danger brave:
It guides you to abundant life
And leads to victory o’er the grave.
I will follow, I will follow you.
Musicians: Ryan Baggett (saxophone and percussion), Nick Dahlquist (electric and vocals), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals)
Words: Charles William Everest, 1833. Music: Luke Morton & Nick Dahlquist, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at 11:00 service.
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost (Pentecost Sunday)
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
taught by thee, we covet most
of thy gifts at Pentecost,
holy, heavenly love.
Love is kind, and suffers long,
love is meek, and thinks no wrong,
love than death itself more strong;
therefore give us love.
Prophecy will fade away,
melting in the light of day;
love will ever with us stay;
therefore give us love.
[Prayer interlude in Korean]
Merciful God, As your Spirit came upon your church in Jerusalem, grant us your Spirit of grace and love, that our lives may more fully reflect your glory and that the world might believe, to the honor of your name. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Faith and hope and love we see
joining hand in hand agree;
but the greatest of the three,
and the best, is love.
From the overshadowing
of thy gold and silver wing
shed on us, who to thee sing,
holy, heavenly love.
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
Give us love; holy, heavenly love.
Musicians: Chad Lloyd (bass), George McArthur (drums), Jonny Akamu (lap steel guitar), Jonathan Olson (engineer and mixing), Lisa Goben (organ and vocals), Luke Morton (electric guitar and vocals)
Words: Christopher Wordsworth, 1862. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Pentecost Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at the 5pm service.
Ascend Thy Throne, Almighty King (Ascension Sunday)
Ascend thy throne, almighty King,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring spiteful rebels to thy feet,
Subdued by thy victorious grace.
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints, and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro' heaven and earth ador’d.
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
All power and dominion be unto thy name
O Jesus, all thy beauties we will sing
For every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess thy
Praise and glory, our ascended King
Musicians: Hannah McIlhargey (vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Kevin Timmons (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Robbie Watson (bass), Steve Hardin (keys)
Words: Benjamin Beddome, 1818. Music & Chorus: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 at 5pm service.
Christ Is Mine
Christ is mine, my heart’s dear treasure,
Greater than all earthly store,
Filled with His untold abundance,
Yearns not now my heart for more.
Christ is mine, my hope of glory,
Anchor of my trusting soul,
Holding fast while in the tempest,
Stormy waves around me roll.
Christ is mine, and every longing
Satisfies abundantly;
He’s my joy, He’s my hope, He’s my glory,
He is all, yes, all to me.
Christ, the source of all my pleasure,
Now in Him my soul doth find
Joy unspeakable, exceeding
Earthly pleasures all combined.
Christ is mine, and every longing
Satisfies abundantly;
He’s my joy, He’s my hope, He’s my glory,
He is all, yes, all to me.
Christ is mine, my loving Savior,
For He gave His life for me;
Rescued me from my destruction,
I am His eternally.
Christ is mine, and every longing
Satisfies abundantly;
He’s my joy, He’s my hope, He’s my glory,
He is all, yes, all to me.
Musicians: Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Lisa Goben (vocals and keys), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Ryan Baggett (vocals and guitar)
Words: Charles W. Naylor, 1900. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at 5:00pm service.
Jesus Has A Table Spread (Come & Dine)
Jesus has a table spread
Where the saints of God are fed,
He invites His chosen people,
“Come and dine”;
With His manna He does feed
And supplies our every need:
Oh, ’tis sweet to sup with Jesus all the time!
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
The disciples came to land,
Thus obeying Christ’s command,
For the Master called unto them,
“Come and dine”;
There they found their heart’s desire,
Bread and fish upon the fire;
Thus He satisfies the hungry every time.
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
Soon the Lamb will take His bride
To be ever at His side,
All the host of heaven will assembled be;
Oh, then what a glorious sight,
All the saints in spotless white;
And with Jesus they will feast eternally.
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
“Come and dine, Come and dine”;
You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time;
He who turned water to wine,
To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
Musicians: Alex Vitug (vocals and keys), Andy Rose (drums), Emily Rose (piano), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Robbie Watson (bass)
Words: Charles B. Widmeyer, 1907. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 8:45am service.
Blind Like Me
There was a time I thought myself
A good man to admire;
I flashed a smile, convinced of all
The people I inspire.
I bought the line that way down deep
We're all a shining light;
Left to myself I'd rise to be
A star that's burning bright.
But then you showed me just how much
I hide the truth with ease;
How desperately I love myself
And cover this disease.
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came for the sick,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
Well I can't hide behind a cap and gown,
A job or some degree
No accolade can fix my heart
Or fill my greatest need
All the education I could buy
Might only make me more
Clever and deceptive than
The man I was before
So save me now, O Son of God,
Have mercy on my soul
All my goodness I disown
For you alone can make me whole!
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came for the sick,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
If they ask me how I see,
What more is there to say?
You found me, raised me, gave me sight
And turned my night to day!
Now there’s no way I can look down
On those who think they’re fine;
It’s all by grace I’m living now,
By grace I walk the line.
So I’m done with all the pretenses,
The shows of strength and pride;
I’ll boast in you, my Savior, King,
My Lord and faithful guide.
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came for the sick,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
You didn't come for the well
Or for those who think so clearly they can see.
But you came, you came, you came
For the sick, the vile, the wicked,
The poor, the weak and the blind like me!
I’m blind, I’m lost, I’m dead—without you.
I’m blind, I’m lost, I’m dead—without you.
I’m blind, I’m lost, I’m dead—without you.
Musicians: George McArthur (drums), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Terry Van Wechel (bass and vocals)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2015.
Recorded live on Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at 8:45am service.
Lament (April 2018)
"Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord?
Wake yourself! Do not reject us forever!
Why do you hide your face?"
For the victims of a probable chemical attack in Syria, Saturday, April 7th, we cry out.
Approximately 70 fatalities
Civil war now in 7th year
5.5 million Syrians have fled country, 6.1 million internally displaced
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy on us!
"For our soul is bowed down to the dust;
We cling to the ground.
Rise up; come to our help!"
For those enduring rising persecution of the church in India, we cry out.
Growing violence from Hindu extremists
Christians facing threats, destruction of property
Christ, have mercy;
Christ, have mercy;
Christ, have mercy on us!
"How long, O LORD? Will you forget us forever?
How long will you hide your face from us?
How long will we take counsel in our souls,
Having sorrow in our hearts all the day?"
Our Church Community
Family strife: struggling marriages, straying children
Death of loved ones
Acute and chronic health issues
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy;
Lord, have mercy on us!
Hope in God
Behold, the dwelling place of God
is with man.
He will dwell with them,
and they will be his people,
and God himself will be with them as their God.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,
and death shall be no more,
neither shall there be mourning,
nor crying, nor pain anymore,
for the former things have passed away.
Revelation 21:3-4, ESV
Musicians: Steve Beatty (readings, vocals), Lisa Goben (piano and vocals), Steve Hardin (keys), Mark Sandeno (drums), Jordan Ribera (bass), Jim Richards (vocals, guitar)
Psalm 145 (My God, My King)
My God, my King, your endless praise
Shall fill the hours of all my days;
Let grace employ my humble tongue,
Let truth and glory shape the song—
Shape the song
The wings of every hour shall bear
Some thankful tribute to your ear;
And every setting sun shall see
New works of joy rendered by me.
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King, praise your name!
Your truth and justice I'll proclaim;
Your bounty flows, an endless stream;
Your mercy swift, your anger slow,
Confounding every stubborn foe.
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King, praise your name!
God, who can tell your wondrous deeds!
Your greatness all our thought exceeds;
Vast and unsearchable are your ways;
Vast and immortal be your praise, your praise!
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King
Hallelujah! Praise your holy name
Hallelujah! I’ll bless you everyday—
My God, my King, praise your name!
My God, my King, praise your name!
Musicians: Hannah McIlhargey (vocals), Jim Richards (bass and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Mike Van Snellenberg (drums)
Words: Isaac Watts, 1707. Music: Luke Morton, 2018.
Recorded live on Sunday, April 8th, 2018 at 5:00pm service.
Rejoice, The Lord Is Risen
Rejoice, the Lord is ris’n;
Let all his friends rejoice;
This day the Lord has left his pris’n;
The grave has heard his voice—
O the grave has heard his voice.
The grave has felt his pow’r,
And has become his prey;
For darkness had its fearful hour;
But now again 'tis day—
O but now again ’tis day!
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
The Lord is ris'n indeed, indeed
And he will die no more.
He lives again, and lives to plead,
The mercy-seat before.
O the mercy-seat before.
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
We see him not, 'tis true, ’tis true;
But still we may be glad.
The work is done he came to do;
Then why should we be sad?
O then why should we be sad?
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
Now we have hope, living hope;
We’ve been born again,
And the grave has lost its sting.
We will rise with our Lord,
Singing “Hallelujah!”
Come and let his praises ring!
Come and let his praises ring!
Come and let his praises ring!
Musicians: Alyssa Werner (tambourine and vocal), Blake Strickland (trombone), Chad Lloyd (bass), Jonny Akamu (electric guitar), Lisa Goben (keys and vocal), Luke Morton (guitar and vocal), Steve Hardin (drums)
Words: Thomas Kelly, 1853. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at 11:15am service.
Love Made Low
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
He lays aside his glory to be the poorest of the poor
This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
He bends to those unbending, prideful and depraved
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
O such grace unknown
This is love made low
This is love made low
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
My heart, it is so fickle, his name I will betray
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before
He says he’ll wash me clean and give me life forevermore
This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
O such grace unknown
This is love made low
O such grace unknown
This is love made low
This is Love made low
This is love made low
This is Love made low
Words & Music: Luke Morton, Palm Sunday 2015
Musicians: Alex Vitug (keys and vocal), Andy Rose (drums), Kevin Timmons (electric guitar), Leslie Ruiter (bass), Luke Morton (guitar and vocal)
Recorded live on Palm Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 11:15am service.
Holy Father, Great Creator
Holy Father, great Creator,
Source of mercy, love, and peace,
Look upon the Mediator,
Clothe us with his righteousness;
Heavenly Father, heavenly Father,
Through the Savior hear and bless.
Holy Jesus, Lord of glory,
Whom angelic hosts proclaim,
While we hear thy wondrous story,
Come and worship in thy Name,
Dear Redeemer, dear Redeemer,
In our hearts thy peace proclaim.
Holy Spirit, Sanctifier,
Come with unction from above,
Touch our hearts to sacred fire,
Fill them with the Savior's love.
Source of comfort, Source of comfort,
Cheer us with the Savior's love.
God the Lord, through every nation
Let thy wondrous mercies shine.
In the song of thy salvation
Every tongue and tribe combine.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Form our hearts and make them thine—
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Form our hearts and make them thine—
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Form our hearts and make them thine!
Words: Rev. Alexander Griswold, 1766-1843. Music: Luke Morton, 2015
Musicians: Jim Richards (guitar and vocal), Lisa Goben (piano and vocal), Terry Van Wechel (bass and vocal), Ryan Baggett (drums)
Recorded live on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at 5pm service.
The Law Of God
The Law of God is good and wise
And sets his will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And seek escape before too late
Before too late
O dear Law-Giver, we’re all lawbreakers;
Have mercy, have mercy, Lord!
O dear Law-Keeper,
Cover us lawbreakers;
Have mercy on us!
The Law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no power to justify
To justify
O dear Law-Giver, we’re all lawbreakers;
Have mercy, have mercy, Lord!
O dear Law-Keeper,
Cover us lawbreakers;
Have mercy on us!
Jesus, teach us to walk in your ways, in your ways
Let us delight in your ways, in your ways
Grace upon grace in your ways, in your ways
Jesus, teach us to walk in your ways
O dear Law-Giver, we’re all lawbreakers;
Have mercy, have mercy, Lord!
O dear Law-Keeper,
Cover us lawbreakers;
Have mercy on us!
Have mercy on us!
Musicians: Luke Morton (guitar and vocal), Lisa Goben (accordion and vocal), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Robbie Watson (bass), Andy Rose (drums)
Words: Matthias Loy, 1863. Music & Chorus: Luke Morton, 2018.
Recorded live on Sunday, March 11th 2018 at 5pm service
Living Water
O the stream of living water!
From the stricken Rock it flows,
Free to every son and daughter—
Cure for all our sins and woes!
Through the wilderness, we’re going
To the land of promise fair,
Where the tree of life is growing
By the river flowing there!
O the water, living water!
All the thirsty to relieve;
Free to every son and daughter—
Come to Jesus and receive!
Praise the Lord! I feel it flowing,
Though the world assails my soul;
In my weakness strength is growing.
Jesus Christ hath made me whole!
O the water, living water!
All the thirsty to relieve;
Free to every son and daughter—
Come to Jesus and receive!
Words: Rev. W.C. Macurdy, c. 1880.
Music: Luke Morton, 2018.